Here's a news article synthesizing the provided information:
Tesla Halts Model S and X Production to Focus on Humanoid Robots
Tesla experienced a significant downturn in 2025, leading the company to make drastic changes, including halting production of its Model S and X vehicles to focus on developing humanoid robots, according to Ars Technica. The electric car manufacturer's profits were almost halved, and revenues declined year-on-year for the first time in its history.
The company's struggles are attributed to several factors. Ars Technica reported that CEO Elon Musk's involvement in right-wing politics and the promotion of AI-generated content alienated potential customers. Other issues included an aging model line-up and concerns over safety and reliability.
In other news, Best Buy is offering a 20 percent discount on the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A game for the Nintendo Switch 2, but only for today, January 29, 2026, according to The Verge. The cartridge is compatible with both Switch consoles. The Verge also noted deals on a 98-inch TV and a five-pack of second-generation AirTags.
Meanwhile, the animated sci-fi film "Arco," which premiered in festivals last year, is now in theaters more widely as of January 30th, according to The Verge. Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor at The Verge, described the film as "a brilliant and beautiful sci-fi film inspired by animation legends."
TIME Studios is partnering with Primordial Soup, Darren Aronofsky's AI studio, to distribute "On This Day... 1776," a new animated series, according to a Time press release. The series, which brings pivotal moments from America's founding year to life, will be released across TIME's YouTube platform throughout 2026. Each episode recreates scenes and moments from 1776 on their 250th anniversaries. The series uses both traditional filmmaking tools and AI to tell short narrative stories about the Revolutionary War.
For those looking to enjoy winter sports, Wired highlighted the best ski gloves and mittens, emphasizing the importance of warm, dry hands for enjoyment in the mountains. Their recommendations included Rab Khroma Freeride Gore-Tex Gloves, Arc'teryx Fission SV Gloves, Black Diamond Helio Tour Gloves, and Black Diamond Mission MX Mittens.
Discussion
Join the conversation
Be the first to comment